Pass/No Credit:

Students may take one elective class per semester on a “Pass/No Credit” basis. This option may encourage students to explore interests in a subject they might not otherwise take.

Students registering for courses during registration need not make a decision to take a course on a “Pass/No Credit” basis, but may select a course with that in mind. Students may pick up a “Pass/No Credit” form from the Guidance Office, present it to the teacher of the class for signature, have a parent/guardian sign it, and return it to the office within the first quarter of each semester.

All “Pass/No Credit” students in any course will meet all attendance requirements, follow all classroom procedures, take all tests, turn in all regular class work, and receive grades along with other students. Only the final grade is a “Pass/No Credit” grade. A course taken on a “Pass/No Credit” basis will not affect a student’s class rank or honor roll standing. If the student passes the class, the student will receive a “P” on the report card and credit for that class.

At the end of the semester, the student still has the option of taking the class for a grade, even though the student signed up for a “Pass/No Credit.” The student must inform the teacher that a grade is preferred before the final exam.

Weighted Grading:

The Rochester School District has implemented weighted grading in addition to the traditional grading system. The traditional system will be used in determining school/district graduation recognition and scholarship awards. Either system can be used for college admission and scholarships. Both rankings will be displayed on the transcript if students take honors/AP courses. The courses that are weighted are Honors, Honors Option, and Advanced Placement. The weighted grading formula is Grade x 1.25 and grades from courses transferred from any other institution or experience outside of the full-time course load will not be weighted.

(School Board Procedure 620A.1)

Family Access:

Family Access by Skyward Inc. is a secure Internet-based website that will allow parents to easily monitor many things their student does while at school. This service allows parents to view their student’s attendance, grades, schedule, program, assignments, behavior incidents, and emergency information. Family Access is a free service and will be available to all parents with children enrolled in the District. In order to begin using Family Access, parents will need to register for a login and password. Please contact the student’s school to request an account.